Choose Downwell
Choose Downwell if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,174 Steam reviews back the pick.
Downwell vs Mousey Mick
Downwell and Mousey Mick both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Downwell (2015) is 6 years older than Mousey Mick (2021). Mousey Mick is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mousey Mick
Choose Mousey Mick if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mousey Mick launched in 2021.
Both Downwell and Mousey Mick sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Downwell |  Mousey Mick | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moppin | Jackrifleman |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Downwell (2015) is 6 years older than Mousey Mick (2021).
- Mousey Mick is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Downwell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mousey Mick has no Deck rating yet.
Downwell vs Mousey Mick — FAQ
- Should I play Downwell or Mousey Mick first?
- If you want chronology, Downwell (2015) came out before Mousey Mick (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Downwell and Mousey Mick similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Downwell run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Downwell is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mousey Mick doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.